Sharada

Sharada

Birth : 1945-06-25, Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India

History

Sharada (born Saraswati Devi; 25 June 1945) is an Indian actress and politician from Andhra Pradesh. She is the recipient of three National Awards. She has achieved success through Malayalam cinema, and Telugu cinema. She is also known as Urvasi Sharada because earlier the National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the Urvasi Award. She won two Filmfare Awards. Sharada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Along with Monisha Unni, Shobhana, Meera Jasmine, Surabhi Lakshmi and Shobha, Sharada is one of six Malayalam actresses who have won the National Film Award for Best Actress.

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Sharada
Sharada

Movies

Kalikaalam
Kalikalam is a drama movie, directed by Reji Nair.
Naayika
Gracy
Naayika tells the life and times of a yesterdays' heroine of Malayalam cinema. It is the story of Gracy (Sharada) a leading star until she suddenly disappeared from the silver screen.
Stalin
mother
Stalin is deeply moved by the suicide of a girl with physical disabilities. As a result, he devises a formula of extending unconditional help to those who need it to establish peace. But things turn complicated in his life with the entry of Home Minister Muddu Krishnayya.
Rappakal
Saraswathiyamma
Saraswathiyamma is the head of a noble family that treats her servant Krishnan as one of her own sons. When her relatives conspire to sell her house, she and Krishnan set out to save it.
Sankranthi
Sankranthi is a 2005 Telugu film directed by Muppalaneni Siva. The film stars Venkatesh, Srikanth, Sharwanand and Shiva Balaji in lead roles.
Mazhathullikkilukkam
Anna John
Solomon was practically raised by his teachers Anna and Mari. He mysteriously shows up one day years later when they are both retired in a hill-station, offering to live with them and take care of their affairs. The teachers are elated, and Solomon quickly works his magic to liven up things, in the process starting a little romance with the teachers' nurse . Unfortunately, a turn of events brings out the real reason behind Solomon's sudden migration to the hills.
Anthahpuram
Anthahpuram is a 1998 Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamsi. Prakash Raj, Soundarya and Jagapati Babu star in prominent roles. The film won three Filmfare Awards South for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress. The film also went on to win the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Jagapati Babu and the Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for S. Janaki.
Coolie No. 1
Raju is a poor coolie who falls in love with a rich girl. He pretends to be rich and tells one big lie after another to marry her.
Bobbili Simham
Bobbili Simham is a 1994 Telugu film directed by Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Balakrishna, Meena, Roja Selvamani and Sharada in lead roles.
Kashmeeram
Usha Varma
The film starts with NSG Officer Shyam arresting a terrorist nicknamed Jagmohan Pandey. Usha Varma, the judge of the case happens to be the sister of the Indian Home Secretary Rajan Varma. In retaliation to the arrest, the terrorists kill Unni, Usha's son. Following this incident the government enlists Z Category protection for Justice Usha Varma and her family.Rajan Varma and Balram decide to give the assignment to the Black Cat Commando Team under Shyam's command.
Mechanic Alludu
Mechanic Alludu is a comedy based movie in which for the First film to have Akkineni Nageshwara Rao and Chiranjeevi together. The story opens with Ravi (Chitranjeevi) showingup on multiple TV screens as an announcer.After a clash, he is fired from work, and he joins Nageshwara Rao
Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth (Telugu: మేజర్ చంద్రకాంత్) is a 1993 Telugu film. N.T. Rama Rao and Mohan Babu played the lead roles. It Is Produced by Mohan Babu under His Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures Banner. Presented by Mohan Babu's younger son Manoj Kumar and directed by veteran K. Raghavendra Rao, the film had music by M. M. Keeravani, story-dialogues by Paruchuri brothers, lyrics by Jaladi-Gurucharan-Rasaraju, cinematography by Ajay Vincent and art by Bhaskara Raju with Sharada, Nagma, Ramya Krishna and Brahmanandam in other important roles. The film was released on 23 April 1993 Amid. The film celebrated Silver jubilee. This film is perhaps a last glimpse in Sri N.T. Rama Rao's prolonged film career.
Killer
Nagarjuna plays the role of an assassin, with a disturbing past, on operation to kill the state Governor and her grand daughter.
Amma Rajinama
Bollywood 1991
Coolie No. 1
Coolie No.1 is action romance based movie in which, Ranjani (Tabu), is a rich, spoilt and arrogant girl who has a I dont Care attitude towards life. Ranjanis father is a rich Industrialist Koteswara Rao (Rao Gopal Rao) who resides in Singapore. In an incident Ranjani clashes with Raju (Venkatesh) who is a coolie. Raju vows to do something about Rajinis arrogance and ego. Ranjani goes to Singapore to see her father where she meets up with Bharat (who is none other than Raju who pretends to be Bharat) a modish and rich man in Singapore.
Lorry Driver
Ranganayakulu exploits his employees while framing them in various illegal cases. However, Balamurali, a lorry driver, decides to fight against him with the help of an IAS officer, Lalitha Devi.
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
Sesha Ratnam
Nari Nari Naduma Murari is family drama based movie in which, Sesha Ratnam is very rich and headstrong women in the village nakkabokkalapaadu. Even her husband Janaki Ramaiha Fears Her. They have two daughters Shobha and Neeru. Anjali Devi is Janaki Ramaiha’s Mother. Vnkateswara Rao (NBK) is grand son of Anjali Devi and Niece to Janaki Ramaiha. Sesha Ratnam doesn’t get well with her mother-in-law and never allows any of Janaki Ramaiha’s relatives to enter into her house. Janaki Ramaiha wants one of her daughters to get married to his niece Venkateswara Rao. But Sesha Ratnam opposes the proposal. Venkateswara Rao promises his grand mother that he will marry one of Janaki Ramaiha’s daughters and unite the families. Venkanna comes to nakkbokkalapadu to make one of Sesha Ratnam’s Daughter To Fall For him. But in the process, both the girls fall for him. In the end Venkanna Convinces Sesha Ratnam And Unite The Two Families.
Aggiramudu
Justice Janaki Devi
Kondaveeti Donga
Sambhavi
Unable to tolerate the worries of the villagers, Raja takes aid of a fairy tale hero 'Kondaveeti Donga', transforms himself into one and sets out to save the people from an evil hypnotizer Kadra.
Dhruva Naksthram
Dhruva Naksthram is a 1989 Telugu film directed by Y Nageswara Rao. The film stars Venkatesh, Shalini, Brahmanandam and Mohan Babu in lead roles.
State Rowdy
SP Laajmani M. Rao
An aspiring police officer changes the course of his life when he is unable to achieve his dream due to dirty politics. Then, he turns into an outlaw and decides to eliminate crime on his own.
Illu Illalu Pillalu
A middle-class family struggles to survive in an extremely demanding society and earn enough to live a comfortable life.
Sattam Oru Sathurangam
Story about a lawyer who fights for justice. His brother-in-law is a police officer who helps him.
Brahma Puthrudu
Brahma Puthrudu is a 1988 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Venkatesh, Rajini Nivedhita, Mohan Babu and Jayasudha in lead roles.
Raktha Tilakam
Raktha Tilakam is a 1988 Telugu film directed by B. Gopal. The film stars Venkatesh, Amala Akkineni and Sharada in lead roles.
Bhargava Ramudu
Bhargava Ramudu is a 1987 Telugu film directed by Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and Sharada in lead roles.
Collector Gari Abbai
Lakshmi Devi
A bureaucrat and his son differ from each other on various issues. However, the father finally realizes the magnanimity of his son and shows his appreciation.
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
Saraswathi Amma
Ravunni Nair and Saraswathi Amma were colleagues teaching in the same school. They eventually got married, when the former was 45 and the latter was 40. The greatest sorrow of their life was that they were childless. After retirement from school, Maya, a friend's daughter, comes to stay with them.
Khaidi Rudraiah
Yashodhara Devi
Rudramaraju, alias Rudrayya is arrested for brutally hacking a local thug. The judge however frees him with some hidden agenda. It is revealed that Rudraiah had given shelter to Latha, the adopted daughter of a wealthy Easwara Rao, when the latter was forced into marrying the good-for-nothing Venkatagiri by her uncle Phanibhushan Rao.
Kondaveeti Raja
Kondaveeti Raja is action drama based movie in which, Chiranjeevi played a role of archeologist in disguise of a village youth in this movie. Kondaveeti Raja In kondaveedu, there is an old fort and every one in that village believes that there is a hidden treasure inside.Raogopalrao, a rich man in the village, tries every possible way to explore that treasure. An archeological assistant ,Raja (Chiru) comes to this village in disguise as an ordinary youth in search of a job. He unearths the secret of this hidden treasure.Now Raja, becomes a problem for Raogopalrao by interfering in all his misdeeds.Unexpectedly Raja
Mr. Bharath
Shanti
Businessman Gopinath abandons Shanti, his first love, to marry a rich heiress. Later, Bharath, Gopinath and Shanti's illegitimate son, seeks revenge from him for the injustice meted out to his mother.
Pattabhishekham
Janaki
Pattabhishekam is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language romantic film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna in Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed by Chakravarthy
Vijetha
Chinnababu realizes that despite having well-earning sons his father is struggling to fund his younger sister's wedding. In order to help him, Chinnababu takes a drastic step.
Adavi Donga
Adavi Donga is action romance based movie in which, Sharada who fights against the smuggling ring of Rao GopalRao in the forest loses her son as a child and her husband is help captive. She is disappointed when she seeks help from her brother (jaggayya) and vows on destroying the people who destroyed her life.The kid meanwhile grows up like a Tarzan in the jungle without knowing how to speak. Radha and her friends come to the jungle for sight seeing and Radha gets lost and is helped by chiru and she falls for his innocence and behavior.Chiranjeevi is once caught by the police when he tries to kill people who tried to smuggle animals. Then Sarada realises that Chiranjeevi is her son and names him as Kalidasu and educates him to fight with the criminals.He also realises that radha is the daughter of his uncle Jaggayya and they fall in love. Rest of story is about how Chiru takes revange upon Raogopal rao.
Kathanayakudu
Rajeswari Devi
Kathanayakudu (English: Hero) is a 1984 Telugu, drama film produced D. Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti in the lead roles and music composed by Chakravarthy.[3] The film was remade in Hindi as Dilwaala (1986)
Simma Soppanam
Sarithira Nayagan
Story about two siblings who get separated by villains to get property. Their kids fall in love and solve the murder of the hero's father and clear his uncle of all wrong doings.
Iddaru Dongalu
Ranga brings two thieves, Raja and Krishna, on the right path and teams up with them to fight a mobster, Raraju.
Bobbili Brahmanna
Savitri
Rayudu is a wicked man who wants to be the village chief. When he falsely accuses Brahmanna, the village head, of having an illicit affair with a woman named Susheela, Brahmanna proves him wrong.
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Geetha
Lekha is an aspiring actress who becomes successful and very popular. One day, she commits suicide! Why?
Aalaya Sikharam
Seenu is the bread winner of his family. When his older brother Shekhar completes his education, the family hopes for better times. However, Seenu has to shoulder more responsibilities.
Apathbandhavudu
Ponmudy
Madhavi
A girl learns that her father is tough in nature due to his bad past. She decides to take him on a trip to Ponmudi, which changes their lives forever.
Elippathayam
Rajamma
Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.
Justice Chowdhary
Radha
A court room drama where a blind lawyer attempts to free an innocent defendant.
Nyayam Kavali
Lawyer Sakunthala
Bharathi's parents refuse to accept her after discovering that she is pregnant with Suresh's child, the man who cheated her.
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Seeta
Paparayudu gets jailed for a murder that he didn't commit. So he tries to prove his innocence and he gets rid of all his enemies too.
Rajadhi Raju
A film that depicts the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.
Akalangalil Abhayam
Bharghavi
The son of a single mother kills a person who had tried to rape her. During the trial, when the mother steps in to give her verdict, she finds that the judge is none other than her son's father.
Gorintaku
Ramu, a poor medical student, dates Swapna, who is betrothed to a doctor from London. However, his life gets complicated furthermore when he develops feelings for Padma, his friend.
Nimajjanam
The story is about a Brahmin housewife who has to go to her in-laws house. Her Father-in-law dies. She and her husband take a bullock cart to immerse the ashes in a holy place which is the traditional Hindu custom Nimajjanam.
Mannu
Paru
Damu, a tenant, fights the corrupt landlord who illegally occupies his land in the village.
Onappudava
A KG George movie.
Maathu Tappada Maga
Kumar falls for Latha but is unable to marry her as his father opposes their relationship. After Kumar marries another woman, Chandru, an evil man, enters Latha's life, and Kumar tries to save her.
Ennai Pol Oruvan
Rowdy Ramu
Shanthi
Ramu, a farmer, fights against an evil landlord when he uses illegal ways to make money. He faces many challenges when the landlord tries to plot against him.
Daana Veera Sura Karna
Daana Veera Soora Karna (Telugu: దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ) is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles: Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. One of his sons, Balakrishna, played a short role of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, who in the later years became one of the popular movie actors in Telugu films. Another son, Hari Krishna, played the role of Arjuna.
Itha Ivide Vare
Janu
Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and MG Soman in lead roles.After the huge success of this film MG Soman achieved the Super Star status.This is the first commercial successful script of P.Padmarajan.
Sreedevi
Movie starring Kamal Haasan, Sharada, M G Soman and is directed by N Sankaran Nair.
Chakravathi
Chakravarthy, Ranjith and Prakash are childhood friends. Problems arise when Ranjith suspects Chakravarthy and Prakash to be behind the rape attempt on his wife.
Amrithavaahini
Geetha
Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed J. Sasikumar. The film stars and Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasiin lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was a remake of Hindi film Khilona.
Paalkkadal
Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by K. P. Mohanan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. K. Shekhar and songs composed by M. K. Arjunan.
Naalai Namadhe
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
Seetha
Sundaram, a member of a musical band, goes to chennai to earn money for his sister's marriage but his look-alike brother Ranjit, tricks him. Ranjit carries out his illegal trade without any trouble.
Raagam
1975 film.
Thekkan Kattu
Sosamma
Thekkan Kattu is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by RS Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and KPAC Lalitha in lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Agni Rekha
Suresh's (Sanjeev Kumar) wife dies due to some illness leaving behind her mother (Durga Khote) and two children, Chunnu and Munni. Time passed kids grow older. Durga Khote wants Suresh to get married again but Suresh hesitates. Khote's Brother wants his daughter (Bindu) to marry Suresh as he has lot of wealth. But Suresh does not like her. Meanwhile, Munni and Chuunu's teacher goes on month tour leaving behind temporary teacher Nirmala (Sharda).
Bhadradeepam
Rajani
Rajasekharan, a wealthy businessman, is married to Usha, and is leading a happy family life. One day Usha dies and Rajasekharan suspects she was poisoned by her close friend Rajani. In order to take revenge, he marries Rajani and forces upon her a bleak life devoid of all pleasure. Eventually Rajasekharan discovers that Rajani had nothing to do with his Usha's death, but it is too late by then.
Theerthayathra
Savithri/Thaathrikkutty
Sharadha is found in an unconscious state in a village. Here, Madhu's son, who has lost his mother, gets attached to her. However, when Madhu learns about her past, he asks her to leave their lives.
Swayamvaram
Sita
Vishwam and Sita, who resist the opposition from their families, elope and marry. The unemployed couple begin a happier married life, but soon land in a sea of perils without a source of income.
Brahmachari
Sreedevi / Vasanthy
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
Gandharavakshetram
Lakshmi / Nangeli
Sree Guruvayoorappan
Sree Guruvayoorappan is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P Subramaniam . The film stars Sharada, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair and Jose Prakash in lead roles. The film had musical score by V Dakshinamoorthy.
Professor
Lakshmi
Sita devi is a very strict aunt for a number of young ladies, and does not allow them to fraternize with males. Along comes Pritam disguised as an elderly Professor Khanna to break every possible rule of the aunt.
Gnana Oli
Maaya
Gomathy
based on 1963 novel of the same name by K. Surendran
Kalam Marindi
Shanti
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
Sarada
Chelleli Kapuram
Shobhan Babu, a struggling poet, is unable to publish his work due to his dark complexion. Later, he decides to publish his poems under his friend's name.
Aabhijathyam
Malathi
A poor music student Madhavan seeks accommodation in Menon's house. Menons daughter Malathi and Madhavan are drawn to each other.
Thara
Vasanthi/Thara
Vasanthi's parents get her engaged to a police officer, Gopi. However, her life takes a turn when Gopi leaves her after making her pregnant.
Pearl View
Stella
Pearl View is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan.
Thriveni
Thankamma
Thankamma is heartbroken when her lover Shivaraman abandons her for his duties as a sailor. She marries another man and tries to settle down, but she learns that she is expecting Shivraman's child.
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
Chhaya
Two close friends, Vimla and Chhaya, part ways when their friendship turns bitter. Years later, when Chhaya is arrested for a crime, Vimla, a lawyer, faces a moral dilemma.
Kumara Sambhavam
Kumara Sambhavam is based on the epic poem of the poet Kalidasa of the same name.
Adimakal
Ponnamma
Yakshi
Ragini
Sreenivasan gets disfigured in a laboratory accident and is shunned by people once close to him. He marries Ragini, a beautiful woman, but has doubts that she is a demigoddess.
Kadal
Mary
Hotel High Range
Nalini
Hotel High Range is a 1968 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Sharada, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kallayam Krishnadas and Aranmula Ponnamma in lead roles.
Thulabharam
Vijaya
Two friends, Vijaya (Sharada) and Vatsala (Sheela), who part ways when Vatsala’s father, a lawyer, causes Vijaya’s father, a businessman, to lose a case which leads to the man’s death.
Kasavuthattam
Jameela
Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph in lead roles.
Pareeksha
Yamuna
The film is based on the play Pareeksha (1964), written by Gopinathan Nair. The plot details the corruption and malpractices in education system and conduct of public examinations. Pareeksha released on 19 October 1964, the film was a huge commercial success at the box office.
Chithramela
Chithramela is a anthology film directed and produced by T .S. Muthiah It was Malayalam cinema's first anthology film, consisting of three short film
Iruttinte Athmavu
Ammukutty
Velayudhan, a mentally retarded person, lives along with his family. He shares everything with Lakshmi, his cousin. He struggles as Lakshmi leaves him and marries and old widower.
Manase Mandiram
Kantham
Manase Mandiram (English: The Heart is a Temple) is a 1966 Telugu language romantic drama film, produced by Yarra Appa Rao on Sri Krishna Sai Films banner and directed by C. V. Sridhar. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri in the lead roles and music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was a remake of Tamil film Nenjil Or Aalayam (1962), Sridhar remade the film in Hindi as Dil Ek Mandir (1963). It was also remade in Malayalam as Hridayam Oru Kshethram (1976), and in Kannada as Kumkuma Rakshe (1977).
Pakalkkinavu
Pakalkkinavu is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by SS Rajan and produced by NR Vaidyanadhan. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Nilambur Balan in lead roles. The film had musical score by BA Chidambaranath.
Murappennu
Bhagirathi
Kunjikrishna Menon is the head of a joint family. His son Kesavankutty is in love with Kochammini, Menon's sister's daughter, while Balan, Kochammini's brother, is in love with Menon's daughter.
Kungumam
Sundaram returns from America and witnesses his father committing a murder. He takes the blame on himself and goes absconding in order to save his father.
Aathma Bandhuvu
Geeta
Aathma Bandhuvu is the story of Rao Bahadur Chandrasekharam's (SVR) family and an adopted orphan Ranga (NTR) who considers the family as his everything. Chandrasekharam loses all his wealth after a crash in share prices and his sons show their true colors by not standing by him. Ranga is banished from the house but proves his worth when compared to blood relations.
Kanyasulkam
Cameo appearance in the song "Bommala Pelli"
Kanyasulkam is a 1955 Telugu film directed by P. Pullaiah. It is based on the famous Telugu play Kanyasulkam written by Gurazada Appa Rao.